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Inboard Operating Tips
June 9, 2025
Inboard Operating Tips for Boaters: Safe Operating Starts Here Whether you’re a seasoned captain or a weekend warrior, mastering...
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Reach Throw Row Go
June 5, 2025
Reach, Throw, Row, Go: The Smart Way to Save a Life When someone is struggling in the water, your instinct...
Reach, Throw, Row, Go: The Smart Way to Save a Life When someone is struggling in the water, your instinct...
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Tides in Long Island Sound
June 2, 2025
The Tides in Long Island Sound Tides in Long Island Sound are challenging to say the least. The Sound is...
The Tides in Long Island Sound Tides in Long Island Sound are challenging to say the least. The Sound is...
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Stormy Boating Conditions
May 28, 2025
What to do in Stormy Boating Conditions. Stormy boating conditions can be a major challenge. A general rule of thumb...
What to do in Stormy Boating Conditions. Stormy boating conditions can be a major challenge. A general rule of thumb...
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Paddling in Connecticut
May 27, 2025
Paddling in Connecticut: A Hidden Gem for Water Lovers Paddling in Connecticut, with its winding rivers, serene lakes, and scenic...
Paddling in Connecticut: A Hidden Gem for Water Lovers Paddling in Connecticut, with its winding rivers, serene lakes, and scenic...
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The Backfire Flame Arrestor (BFA)
May 13, 2025
The backfire flame arrestor is a critical safety device on boats, especially those with gasoline-powered inboard engines. Here’s a breakdown...
The backfire flame arrestor is a critical safety device on boats, especially those with gasoline-powered inboard engines. Here’s a breakdown...
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Regulatory or Informational Markers
April 8, 2025
Regulatory or Informational Markers are there for a reason. White and orange buoys and markers are often used in maritime...
Regulatory or Informational Markers are there for a reason. White and orange buoys and markers are often used in maritime...
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General Sailing Safety
March 19, 2025
Sailing in Long Island Sound is a fantastic experience, but safety should always come first. Here are some general sailing...
Sailing in Long Island Sound is a fantastic experience, but safety should always come first. Here are some general sailing...
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Mayday Calls
July 30, 2024
WHAT IS MADAY Mayday is a distress call used in an emergency. This indicates that a life or lives are...
WHAT IS MADAY Mayday is a distress call used in an emergency. This indicates that a life or lives are...
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Lateral Aids: Buoys and Beacons
June 24, 2024
We like to start with “Buoys float and Beacons are fixed” Both can be found on your nautical charts. And...
We like to start with “Buoys float and Beacons are fixed” Both can be found on your nautical charts. And...
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Digital Selective Calling
June 12, 2024
Digital Selective Calling: How it works by West Marine DSC “Digital Selective Calling” is a feature built into all Fixed...
Digital Selective Calling: How it works by West Marine DSC “Digital Selective Calling” is a feature built into all Fixed...
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Connecticut Coastal Boater Endorsement
January 29, 2024
The Connecticut Coastal Boater Endorsement is a class offered by Connecticut Boating Certificates LLC covering basic navigation skills. The materials...
The Connecticut Coastal Boater Endorsement is a class offered by Connecticut Boating Certificates LLC covering basic navigation skills. The materials...
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